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NBW 283L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 283L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,256 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody coated in bitumen

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,052 miles

Underbody coated in Bitumen

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underneath coated in bitumen

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,371 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body coated in bitumen and grease

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body heavy coating of bitumen

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,763 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear exhaust rubber deteriorated.

steering column coupling nearest to rack rubber bushes deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated in grease and under body heavily coated in bitumen

rear exhaust support rubber deteriorated

steering column coupling nearest to rack rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,591 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes covered in underseal

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight play in steering rack bushs

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,143 miles

brake pipes coated in bitumen

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body coated in bitumen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,402 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

all floor covered in underseal

brake pipes covered in underseal

slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,128 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,020 miles

Oil leak

all underside of car covered in underseal

brake pipes covered in grease

front discs slightly pitted

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,895 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,529 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 72,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,201 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 71,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 69,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 69,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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NBW 283L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBW 283L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBW 283L registered?

NBW 283L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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